Description: This function allows the user to generate one-dimensional elements along a selected line automatically. The elements created will follow the direction of the selected line. The node sequence of the element begins at the starting point of the selected line according to the right hand rule. The created elements will be included in the CURRENT PART. (The CURRENT PART should be verified before proceeding with this function.)
Usage:
1. DSI prompts:
> SELECT ELEMENT TYPE
• A list of available element types will be displayed, as following:
2. DSI then prompts:
> SELECT LINE FOR LINE MESH
3. Once the line selection has been made, DSI prompts:
> ENTER NUMBER OF ELEMENTS ON SELECTED LINE
• Any integer greater than 1 is valid.
4. DSI then prompts for the beam orientation:
> PICK NODE/PT OR VECTOR FOR BEAM/GAP ORIENTATION
5. DSI prompts:
> ACCEPT MESH (YES/NO)
? YES/NO
• YES will accept mesh and prompt for more lines.
• NO will not accept mesh and prompt for more lines.
6. ABORT, DONE, or EXIT exits this function.